Find out how popular the last name Hinzo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hinzo.

Hinzo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hinzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinzo in America

Hinzo is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinzo surname appeared 146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hinzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinzo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hinzo

The surname "HINZO" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "hinz," which was a nickname or pet form of the name "Heinrich" or "Henry."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HINZO" can be found in a document from the late 13th century, where a person named "Hinzo von Wittenberg" is mentioned. This reference suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in the region around the city of Wittenberg, which was an important center of trade and commerce during that time.

In the 14th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Hintzo," appeared in several records from the German states of Saxony and Thuringia. This spelling may have been influenced by local dialects or regional variations in pronunciation.

One notable figure bearing the surname "HINZO" was Johannes Hinzo, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1518 to 1598. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in the establishment of Lutheran doctrine in Germany.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Hinzo, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his portraits and religious works, which were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, a family named "Hinzo" was recorded as living in the town of Eisenach, which was once home to the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach. It is possible that this family may have had some connection to the renowned musician, although records from that time are scarce.

During the 18th century, the name "HINZO" appeared in several genealogical records from the German states of Hesse and Bavaria, suggesting that the name had spread to various regions of the country.

One noteworthy individual from this period was Karl Hinzo, a German military officer who served in the army of Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "HINZO" continued to be found in various parts of Germany, with some families also migrating to other European countries or even to the Americas. However, the name remained relatively uncommon, adding to its distinctiveness and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinzo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hinzo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hinzo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hinzo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hinzo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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